Target man Poulter relishing Ryder Cup battle

LONDON (Reuters) - Ian Poulter is primed for the Americans who will be gunning for him in next month’s Ryder Cup after being chosen as one of Europe captain Paul McGinley’s three wildcards on Tuesday.

Ian Poulter of England practices on the driving range ahead of the British Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, northern England July 16, 2014. REUTERS/Toby Melville

The 38-year-old Englishman, whose pumped-up performance two years ago inspired Europe’s “Miracle at Medinah” comeback win, admitted he will be a marked man at this year’s event at Gleneagles, Scotland from Sept. 26-28.

“I had a target on my back last time and it will be no different this time. But I’m very vocal in the tea room and on the course,” Poulter told Sky Sports.

“I’m very passionate about what the Ryder Cup stands for and it is no different this time. I’m going to be more than ready.”